China Legations Under Siege as Foreigners Slain
Shanghai telegraph reports that a wall breach at the British legation in Peking followed gallant defense and ammunition exhaustion. all foreigners were killed. Dispatches from Shanghai and London warn of deteriorating conditions, with Japanese cavalry routs and growing Allied concerns.
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Shan Tung
Peking
Sheng Hai
Brussels
de Favereau
Sheng
Taotal
Tung Fuh Siang
London
Seymour
Tien-Tsin
Shan-Tung
Legations
Gazelee
Hong Kong
Taku
Death of Senator Gear Shocks Washington and Iowa
Senator John Henry Gear of Iowa died suddenly from heart failure in his Portland apartments after retiring Friday. Born April 7, 1825, in Ithaca New York, he rose from mayor of Burlington to governor of Iowa, served in state and federal roles, and was elected senator in 1895 with a reelection last winter. Funeral set for Burlington Wednesday at 8 pm. Remains left Washington Friday evening for Burlington.
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Washington
John Henry Gear
Iowa
Portland
Ithaca
N. Y
Galena
Ills
Fort Snelling
Iowa Territory
Burlington
Iown House of Representatives
Treasury
Harrison
Senator Gear
Gear
Train robber Charles W. Barnes confesses in Wickliffe case
In St Louis on July 16 Charles W. Barnes the Illinois Central robber confessed to his role in the Wickliffe Kentucky holdup after being questioned by Chief Desmond. He later claimed the statements were made to gain his wife’s release and that a lawyer influenced his replies.
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St. Louis
Charles W. Barnes
Ilinois Central
Desmond
Wickliffe
Prescott Fire Destroys Main Business District
A devastating blaze in Prescott Arizona consumed five blocks of the town’s chief mercantile area. Losses are put between 1 and 1.5 million dollars with about 350 thousand covered by insurance. By morning, aid and temporary shelters were setup and banks planned to reopen at daylight.
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Prescott
Ari
Cood- Win Street
Schreffler Freed as State Fails to Make Case
Joliet July 16 Frank Schreffler charged with throwing burning gasoline on his wife and causing her death was discharged. Justice Petty ruled the state failed to present any evidence and dismissed the case. Schreffler’s daughter Clara testified and a Polish priest celebrated the freed man. Helena Montana also reports a large fire threatening Billings with property loss and protective measures underway.
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Petty
Kimphatic
Father Pawlowski
Schreftler
Clara
Schreiter
Justice Petty
Contests for Pennant Shake up National League Standings
Chicago and Philadelphia share second place after a shift caused by Pittsburgh lowering Chicago to fourth then reclaiming a tie with Philadelphia. The latest league results include Philadelphia over Boston and Cincinnati routing St Louis, with Chicago and Pittsburgh tied for position in the pennant race.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburghs
Littsburgh
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Kansas City
Ineianapolis
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Detroit
Foes of Imperialism Leaders to Hold Convention
Indianapolis notes that General Lew Wallace is urged to preside at the National Anti Imperialistic League meeting in August. The event aims to rally Democratic support for anti imperialist policies and potentially bolster the party ticket. Edward Atkinson and John Dewitt Warner are also expected speakers with Bryan reception planned for August 8.
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Indianapolis
Lew Wallace
National Anti Imperialistic League
League
Edward Atkinson
John Dewitt Warner
New York
Bryan
Bryan- Stevenson
Stevenson
Trial Clears Defendant as Grand Jury Next Steps Loom
In a crowded courtroom the defendant was discharged amid mixed reactions from relatives of the deceased wife and state attorneys who argued he was guilty. The case will proceed before the next grand jury with possible appeals and accusations of conspiracy against critics. Sports notes follow with Buffalo–Minneapolis and Detroit–Cleveland results, umpire Cantillon forfeiting Detroit game.
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Schreffler
Muwhukees
Buffalo
Minneapolis
Detroit
Cleveland
Cantillon
Schreffler Testimony in Fire Tragedy Case Details Escape
Schreffler testified he and his young daughter Clara escaped a house fire after the explosion that killed his wife. He denied rumors of marital trouble or drunkenness and said the stove was lit when he returned home. Fireman Sexton corroborated parts of the testimony, while questions about the incident continued under cross-examination.
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Fank Schreffler
Clara
Heise
Schreffler
Sexton
Schrefiler
Death of Col Henry McCormick Noted Iron Leader at 69
Colonel Henry McCormick, a leading iron magnate in Pennsylvania, died at his Cumberland county country home after a long illness following a stroke three years earlier. He was 69 and survived by a widow and three children including Yale athlete Vance McCormick.
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Harrisburg
Henry McCormick
Cumberland County
Vance McCormick
Yale
Fund for Sweeney Family Closed in San Francisco
The fund raised for Fireman Sweeney’s family after he died saving an old man’s life has closed. It totals 18 405 dollars and will be invested in government bonds held in trust for the widow and children. Capetown delegates: Schreiner refuses Boer independence but supports some autonomy.
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San Francisco
Sweeney
Denby son escapes from Tientsin to Shanghai China
Evansville Indiana reports ex-Minister Denby learns his son Charles Denby Jr and family escaped from Tientsin to Shanghai China. Earlier search efforts failed. The Denbys are well connected in the United States.
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Evansville
Ind
Denby
Charles Denby, Jr
Tientsin
Shanghai
China
Denbys
United States
Yankton Suffers Worst Storm in Years
Yankton South Dakota on July 16 was hit by the worst storm in years. Two and a half inches of rain fell in one hour and the town was submerged under floodwaters. Local teams mobilized to assess damage and assist residents. Affected areas include commercial blocks and residential streets with significant water accumulation.
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Yankton
8. D
Hero at Six Years of Ace Brings Summer Rescue Fame
In Clear Lake Iowa Glen Konvalinka a six year old boy son of J W Konvalinka Mason City summering here saved the life of the four year old son of County Treasurer Phillips who had fallen from a pier. He grasped the child and the bobstay of a nearby sailboat while signaling for help. Boats reached them just as the rescuer grew exhausted.
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Clear Lake
Glen Konvalinka
J. W. Konvalinka
Mason City
Phillips
Konvalinka
Evansville Man Held Without Bail in Mysterious Murder
Evansville Indiana July 16 Joseph D Keith at Boothville was held without bail to answer to the charge of murdering Miss Dora Kifer whose body was found in Pigeon creek north of the city weeks ago. Keiths son testified to damaging remarks against his father. The defense offered no testimony.
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Evansville
Ind
Joseph D. Keith
Boothville
Dora Kifer
Pigeon Creek
Keith
Big Bryan Arrival Prompts City Parades And Rail Fares
The city plans a grand celebration for the Bryan visit with reception committees, a torchlight parade, and a notification ceremony. A round trip rate of one and one third fares is arranged for two days, likely drawing 100000 visitors. If weather permits, the event will be outdoors. otherwise it will be held in Toulinson's hall.
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Bryan, Stevenson
Jones
Notification
National Committee
Taggart
Martin
Bryan
Toulinson
Kentucky political conventions set for this week in Lexington
Lexington July 16 Both parties hold state conventions in Kentucky this week. The Republican gathering in Louisville tomorrow will nominate John W. Yerkes for governor without opposition. In Lexington the Democratic field to succeed the late William Goebel appears lively with Beckham leading but not yet assured. Potential rivals include McCreary Tarvin Black Lewis Smith Garnett. If the Democrats unite behind McCreary Beckham fears a strong challenge.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Louisville
John W. Yerkes
William Goebel
Beckham
McCreary
Jas. P. Tarvin
James D. Black
Joseph H. Lewis
W. B. Smith
Das. B. Garnett
Cannot Retract His Consent in Saloon Case
Ottumwa Iowa July 14 Judge Roberts holds that a property owner who consents to a saloon within fifty feet cannot withdraw consent. This marks the first such ruling in the state. Des Moines July 16 Governor Shaw may call a special session to elect Gear's successor. timing hangs on the August Republican convention and post-election delay.
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Ottumwa
Roberts
District Court
Des Moines
Shaw
Gear
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